JAKE Stringer looks set to build on his breakout 2014 season after an eye-catching performance in the Western Bulldogs' match simulation session at Whitten Oval on Thursday.
The match practice hit-out took place towards the end of a solid two-and-a-half-hour session, and Stringer was prominent from the start.
The 20-year-old, who booted 28 goals from 18 games last year, used his pace and strength to run around and through would-be tacklers in the midfield, before moving forward to be just as dangerous.
"He is flying at the moment Jakey," midfielder Nathan Hrovat said.
"He's a very rare talent because he's quick, evasive and strong and he's going to be a handful down forward next to Tom (Boyd).
"Hopefully he hasn't shown too many tricks and he saves them for games, but he's going alright at the moment."
Stewart Crameri was another to impress in a similar role to Stringer, using his elite endurance to roam up and down the ground to find plenty of the footy.
Big money recruit Tom Boyd had an intriguing battle with Jordan Roughead and Michael Talia, while fellow tall forward Jack Redpath took several strong marks and appears to have improved his mobility.
Former Swan Shane Biggs looks like he'll be a great acquisition across half-back, with his run and ball use a standout in the windy conditions.
Pint-sized Caleb Daniel looked the most comfortable of the draftees, getting involved in several passages of play and winning plenty of plaudits from the coaching staff.
Hrovat, Dale Morris and Tom Campbell were part of a group who didn't take part due to management of their training loads.
